I heard this being debated on a morning radio show and just wondered what other people's thoughts were.
2007-06-21 07:49:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
j couture: the reason you got three thumbs down because you don't know what you're talking about. People who are mentally hanicapped aren't exactly normal. Hence the reason for the question. And name-calling? Really?
2007-06-22 08:00:58 · update #1
It depends on how mentally handicapped. If it is just a learning disability then sure, but if it is closer to retardation then no, I don't but only because they themselves need help with day to day life. There are too many "unhandicapped" people having children and can't take care of them properly.
2007-06-21 07:56:36 · answer #1 · answered by juggalizzle 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I personally dont think they should. It's a higher chance that the child will also be mentally handicapped which would be extremely hard. Also even if the child turns out normal, it would be very difficult to have to almost take care of their parents. I had a friend in high school who's parents both had IQ's of 75 (mild retardation), but he was normal. He always had to take care of his parents cause they had trouble doing stuff like grocery shopping or cooking meals. He almost never go to do anything, and I last hear that he committed suicide a couple of years ago.
2007-06-21 14:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No..It is hard enough for the average husband & wife to handle a teenager these days much less a mentally impaired person. I have a 44 yr nephew with Downs Syndrome who is lovable as can be but when he's around the noise of all our babies crying, it truly upsets him.
2007-06-21 14:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Memeiko 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If they are consenting adults, meaning they understand the consequences of sexual activity & are able to provide if life is conceived, then they have every right that you & I have.
2007-06-21 16:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. they are just as capable in reproduction as non-mentally handicapped humans. it is possible the disability can skip a generation or two.
2007-06-21 16:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by SP. 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think there are mentally capable people that shouldn't have children! That being said...if the handicap is not hereditary and they have a circle of support, why not.
2007-06-21 14:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Madam Naka 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Only if they are able to care for them.
2007-06-22 08:51:08 · answer #7 · answered by garry s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on the disability , my aunt is mentally handicapped and my grandparents had her sterilised very young
2007-06-21 14:53:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
well i guess it would be hard for them to take care of the baby but i guess they could have someone take care of it for the baby and themselves. i think it would be perfectly fine!
2007-06-21 15:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by Emma Chica 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
not if they can't live on their own they shouldnt. If they are in a home, etc. Heck no!!
If they are fully functionable and can have a job, then sure!
2007-06-21 14:54:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋